Spring killing leaves 6 dead, community in mourning

Six members of a Spring family, including four children and two adults, were shot to death Wednesday after an apparent domestic dispute at their home north of Houston and a relative was arrested hours later after a police chase and a tense standoff in the cul-de-sac of a nearby neighborhood.

July 14, 2014 7:00 PM

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Jessica Gerland stands before the six caskets of the Stay family after delivering flowers before visitation at Klein Funeral Home Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Houston.

Jessica Gerland stands before the six caskets of the Stay family after delivering flowers before visitation at Klein Funeral Home Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Houston.

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A family portrait of the Stephen and Katie Stay family is on display before visitation at Klein Funeral Home Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Houston.

A family portrait of the Stephen and Katie Stay family is on display before visitation at Klein Funeral Home Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Houston.

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A photo of Stephen and Katie Stay is laid above their caskets before visitation at Klein Funeral Home Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Spring.

A photo of Stephen and Katie Stay is laid above their caskets before visitation at Klein Funeral Home Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Spring.

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The caskets of the Stay family are placed side-by-side before visitation at Klein Funeral Home Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Spring.

The caskets of the Stay family are placed side-by-side before visitation at Klein Funeral Home Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Spring.

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Funeral Director J.D. Baugus walks toward the six caskets of the Stay family before visitation at Klein Funeral Home Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Houston.

Funeral Director J.D. Baugus walks toward the six caskets of the Stay family before visitation at Klein Funeral Home Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Houston.

People hold balloons as the gather for a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Spring.

People hold balloons as the gather for a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Spring.

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A lone balloon flies in the air during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Spring.

A lone balloon flies in the air during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Spring.

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Cassidy Stay, lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, lets a balloon go during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Spring. She is seated next to her uncle Drew Lyons. less

Cassidy Stay, lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, lets a balloon go during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, ... more

A note of support is written, to be attached to a balloon, during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Spring.

A note of support is written, to be attached to a balloon, during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Spring.

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Cassidy Stay, right, lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, gestures to supporters after speaking at a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Spring. She is seated next to her uncle Drew Lyons. less

Cassidy Stay, right, lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, gestures to supporters after speaking at a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary ... more

People hold balloons as the gather for a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Spring.

People hold balloons as the gather for a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Spring.

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"Cassidy stay is here, days after the shooting. Brave kid." - via Twitter.

"Cassidy stay is here, days after the shooting. Brave kid." - via Twitter.

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A supporter greets Cassidy Stay the lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Spring. less

A supporter greets Cassidy Stay the lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July ... more

Cassidy Stay, lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, lets a balloon go during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Spring. She is seated next to her uncle Drew Lyons. less

Cassidy Stay, lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, lets a balloon go during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, ... more

Cassidy Stay, right, lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, gestures to supporters after speaking at a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Spring. She is seated next to her uncle Drew Lyons. less

Cassidy Stay, right, lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, gestures to supporters after speaking at a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary ... more

Cassidy Stay, lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, lets a balloon go during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Spring. She is standing next to Drew Lyons, center, and Roger Lyons. less

Cassidy Stay, lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, lets a balloon go during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, ... more

Cassidy Stay, far right, lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, wipes her eyes during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Spring. She is seated next to Drew Lyons. less

Cassidy Stay, far right, lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, wipes her eyes during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, ... more

A supporter greets Cassidy Stay, far right, lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Spring. She is seated next to her uncle Drew Lyons. less

A supporter greets Cassidy Stay, far right, lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School ... more

Cassidy Stay, far right, lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, wipes her eyes during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Spring. She is seated next to her uncle Drew Lyons.

Cassidy Stay, far right, lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, wipes her eyes during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday,

Cassidy Stay, lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, is embraced by Jody Dellinger during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Spring. She is seated next to her uncle Drew Lyons.

Cassidy Stay, lone survivor of the mass shooting of her parents and siblings, is embraced by Jody Dellinger during a community memorial celebrating the lives of the Stay family at Lemm Elementary School

A memorial is seen in front of the home where seven people were shot, Friday, July 11, 2014, in Spring. The shooting took place Wednesday killing six people including four children and two adults, who were shot to death after an apparent domestic dispute. less

A memorial is seen in front of the home where seven people were shot, Friday, July 11, 2014, in Spring. The shooting took place Wednesday killing six people including four children and two adults, who were shot ... more

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Toni Parker places a flower on top of a memorial to the Stay family outside their house in Spring on Friday. Six members of the family were killed Wednesday, including four children. The execution-style slaying was caused by an apparent domestic dispute, authorities said. A suspect, Ronald Lee Haskell, 33, is in custody. less

Toni Parker places a flower on top of a memorial to the Stay family outside their house in Spring on Friday. Six members of the family were killed Wednesday, including four children. The execution-style slaying ... more

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A memorial is seen in front of the home where seven people were shot, Friday, July 11, 2014, in Spring. The shooting took place Wednesday killing six people including four children and two adults, who were shot to death after an apparent domestic dispute. less

A memorial is seen in front of the home where seven people were shot, Friday, July 11, 2014, in Spring. The shooting took place Wednesday killing six people including four children and two adults, who were shot ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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Grievers mourn at the site of a memorial in front of the home where seven people were shot, Friday, July 11, 2014, in Spring. The shooting took place Wednesday killing six people including four children and two adults, who were shot to death after an apparent domestic dispute. less

Grievers mourn at the site of a memorial in front of the home where seven people were shot, Friday, July 11, 2014, in Spring. The shooting took place Wednesday killing six people including four children and two ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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A bio-remediation crew is seen at the home where seven people were shot, Friday, July 11, 2014, in Spring. The shooting took place Wednesday killing six people including four children and two adults, who were shot to death after an apparent domestic dispute. less

A bio-remediation crew is seen at the home where seven people were shot, Friday, July 11, 2014, in Spring. The shooting took place Wednesday killing six people including four children and two adults, who were ... more

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Barbara Cuneo mourns at the site of a memorial in front of the home where seven people were shot, Friday, July 11, 2014, in Spring. The shooting took place Wednesday killing six people including four children and two adults, who were shot to death after an apparent domestic dispute. less

Barbara Cuneo mourns at the site of a memorial in front of the home where seven people were shot, Friday, July 11, 2014, in Spring. The shooting took place Wednesday killing six people including four children ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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Ribbons are seen tied around trees in front of Lemm Elementary School, Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Spring. A shooting near the school took place Wednesday killing six people including four children and two adults, who were shot to death after an apparent domestic dispute. Some of the children attended the school. less

Ribbons are seen tied around trees in front of Lemm Elementary School, Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Spring. A shooting near the school took place Wednesday killing six people including four children and two ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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Friends of a family of seven people who were shot leave flowers and a framed photo at the home, Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Spring. The shooting took place Wednesday killing six people including four children and two adults, who were shot to death after an apparent domestic dispute. less

Friends of a family of seven people who were shot leave flowers and a framed photo at the home, Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Spring. The shooting took place Wednesday killing six people including four children ... more

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Elvia Palacios, left, Anamari Palacios, 11, center, Viridiana Palacios, place candles on the front of a home where seven people were shot in Spring.

Elvia Palacios, left, Anamari Palacios, 11, center, Viridiana Palacios, place candles on the front of a home where seven people were shot in Spring.

Patti Beller prays outside a home where seven people were shot on Wednesday in Spring.

Patti Beller prays outside a home where seven people were shot on Wednesday in Spring.

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Patti Beller prays outside a home where seven people were shot on Wednesday in Spring.

Patti Beller prays outside a home where seven people were shot on Wednesday in Spring.

Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

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Patti Beller prays outside a home where seven people were shot on Wednesday in Spring.

Patti Beller prays outside a home where seven people were shot on Wednesday in Spring.

Photo: Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle

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Authorities have identified a relative’s 33-year-old estranged husband as the suspected gunman in a mass shooting Wednesday that left two adults and four children dead in Spring, and the lone survivor, a teen girl, in the hospital. She is credited with tipping off authorities to the suspect’s location. less

Authorities have identified a relative’s 33-year-old estranged husband as the suspected gunman in a mass shooting Wednesday that left two adults and four children dead in Spring, and the lone survivor, a teen ... more

Authorities have identified a relative’s 33-year-old estranged husband as the suspected gunman in a mass shooting Wednesday that left two adults and four children dead in Spring, and the lone survivor, a teen girl, in the hospital. She is credited with tipping off authorities to the suspect’s location. less

Authorities have identified a relative’s 33-year-old estranged husband as the suspected gunman in a mass shooting Wednesday that left two adults and four children dead in Spring, and the lone survivor, a teen ... more

Authorities have identified a relative’s 33-year-old estranged husband as the suspected gunman in a mass shooting Wednesday that left two adults and four children dead in Spring, and the lone survivor, a teen girl, in the hospital. She is credited with tipping off authorities to the suspect’s location. less

Authorities have identified a relative’s 33-year-old estranged husband as the suspected gunman in a mass shooting Wednesday that left two adults and four children dead in Spring, and the lone survivor, a teen ... more

Authorities have identified a relative’s 33-year-old estranged husband as the suspected gunman in a mass shooting Wednesday that left two adults and four children dead in Spring, and the lone survivor, a teen girl, in the hospital. She is credited with tipping off authorities to the suspect’s location. less

Authorities have identified a relative’s 33-year-old estranged husband as the suspected gunman in a mass shooting Wednesday that left two adults and four children dead in Spring, and the lone survivor, a teen ... more

Harris County Sheriffs unload the suspect wanted in the Spring area shooting deaths of six family members at the Lockwood facility, Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Houston, as detectives wait to interview the suspect. less

Harris County Sheriffs unload the suspect wanted in the Spring area shooting deaths of six family members at the Lockwood facility, Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Houston, as detectives wait to interview the ... more

A shooting suspect surrenders to law enforcement officers after 4-hour standoff on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Spring. The suspect is believed to have shot seven people, with a number of fatalities reported.

A shooting suspect surrenders to law enforcement officers after 4-hour standoff on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Spring. The suspect is believed to have shot seven people, with a number of fatalities reported.

A deputy is carted away from the scene of a police standoff after suffering heat exhaustion. Police were involved in a standoff after multiple people were killed in a shooting in Spring. (Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle)

A deputy is carted away from the scene of a police standoff after suffering heat exhaustion. Police were involved in a standoff after multiple people were killed in a shooting in Spring. (Brett Coomer / Houston

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A law enforcement officer rides on the back of an armored vehicle to a standoff with a shooting suspect on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Spring. Seven people were shot, with six confirmed dead.

A law enforcement officer rides on the back of an armored vehicle to a standoff with a shooting suspect on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Spring. Seven people were shot, with six confirmed dead.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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A man and woman are let through the police line to speak with officers following a shooting Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Spring. Seven people were shot, with six confirmed dead.

A man and woman are let through the police line to speak with officers following a shooting Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Spring. Seven people were shot, with six confirmed dead.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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A law enforcement officer gears up for a standoff with a shooting suspect following a shooting Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Spring. Seven people were shot, with six confirmed dead.

A law enforcement officer gears up for a standoff with a shooting suspect following a shooting Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Spring. Seven people were shot, with six confirmed dead.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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A law enforcement officer gears up for a standoff with a shooting suspect following a shooting Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Spring. Seven people were shot, with six confirmed dead.

A law enforcement officer gears up for a standoff with a shooting suspect following a shooting Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Spring. Seven people were shot, with six confirmed dead.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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A shooting suspect surrenders to law enforcement officers after 4-hour standoff on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Spring. The suspect is believed to have shot seven people, with a number of fatalities reported.

A shooting suspect surrenders to law enforcement officers after 4-hour standoff on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Spring. The suspect is believed to have shot seven people, with a number of fatalities reported.

Harris County Sheriffs unload the suspect wanted in the Spring area shooting deaths of six family members at the Lockwood facility, Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Houston, as detectives wait to interview the suspect. less

Harris County Sheriffs unload the suspect wanted in the Spring area shooting deaths of six family members at the Lockwood facility, Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Houston, as detectives wait to interview the ... more

Harris County Sheriffs unload the suspect wanted in the Spring area shooting deaths of six family members at the Lockwood facility, Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Houston, as detectives wait to interview the suspect. less

Harris County Sheriffs unload the suspect wanted in the Spring area shooting deaths of six family members at the Lockwood facility, Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Houston, as detectives wait to interview the ... more